Early Friday morning, hours before she won the WNBA's 3-Point Contest for a second time with a historic 30-point score in the final round, Sabrina Ionescu sat at a podium on the practice court deep inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse and made a surprising admission.

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shared some kind words toward Caitlin Clark, who will not be competing in the WNBA three-point contest or All-Star Game this weekend as she deals with a groin injury. This is just the latest absence for Clark.

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu captured her second WNBA 3-point contest title as Caitlin Clark's replacement, Lexie Hull, finishes fourth.